When Emily Giffin first laid her fingers on a keyboard, there was no telling where it would lead her. But a change in direction can sometimes be the best thing to happen to a person. Whether it’s a change in career, a move to a new place or a chance…
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For a sun worshiper like Tiffany Terranova, sun protection was not always the first thing on her mind. However, after developing Stage II Melanoma, she was forced to re-evaluate how she enjoyed time in the sun. She still wanted that golden glow, so she turned to spray tanning,but quickly became…
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During a time when Americans work 40 to 50 hours a week, social networking has become the new phone call, and texting makes an individual accessible at all hours, it is easy to become wrapped up in the daily grind. However, there is a growing movement of individuals who see…
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Sometimes two elements come together so seamlessly, it makes you wonder why they haven’t been together all along. Such is the partnership between the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Mitchell Anderson’s eatery MetroFresh, which opened its second location at the garden in the beginning of March. New Successes During his nearly…
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For years, parents have known that when their child reaches the age of two, their pediatrician will begin asking serious questions about his development. Does he use two-word phrases? Does he respond to his own name? Does he play well with others? These seemingly simple questions help identify possible symptoms…
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When it comes to multi-tasking, LaLona Hughes Richards is a pro. From taking care of her family to being a literary consultant to teachers and administrators, she is tireless in her efforts to better the community and herself. LaLona speaks about her full life as a mother, fitness instructor, educator…
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"Enjoy yourself—that’s what your 20s are for. Your 30s are for learning the lessons. Your 40s are to pay for the drinks." —Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City: The Movie That’s certainly one way to look at it. However, if you’re like the many single 40-somethings…
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More than 3 million Americans and one in 100 Georgia residents lives with epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder that causes people with the disease to have recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Anyone can develop epilepsy, and it occurs across all ages, races and genders. Canine Assistants, a Milton-based nonprofit organization that trains…
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After suffering a shoulder injury that left her with poor posture and in constant pain, Allison Stone began practicing Pilates. The former Wall Street executive found herself in the best physical condition of her life and wanted to share her positive experience with others. Stone received her Pilates teaching certification…
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We asked people from all over Atlanta to share their stories of transformation, and we were amazed and inspired by what we received. Whatever change you’re hoping to make in your life, you’ll undoubtedly feel motivated and encouraged by their journeys. From dramatic weight loss to style shifts to life-changing…
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